Youngsters of ages 7 to 17 have an opportunity to enroll in Oceanside Theatre Company Youth Academy’s (OTCYA) four-week musical production summer camp, which includes fun and training in music, dance, acting, and even stage craft & construction.

Participants then will become a part of the magical adventure with Jasmine, Aladdin, Genie, Abu, Jafar, Iago, Sultan, Razoul and friends in a musical “Aladdin Jr”, an exciting full-length stage production with costumes and sets. Camp dates are June 17 to July 12, 2013, Mondays to Fridays, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, (no class on July 4th). The four-week camp costs $600.00. Performance dates are July 12, 13, 14, 2013, with two evening performances 6:00 pm, and two matinee shows 2:00 pm. Discounts and installment payment plans are available for general public. Military and Sibling discounts are available. The camp will take place at The Brooks Theatre downtown Oceanside and its adjacent Studio 219. The Brooks Theatre is located at 217 North Coast Hwy. For more information, call 760-433-8900 or visit www.oceansidetheatre.org.

The mission of Oceanside Theatre Company Youth Academy (OTCYA) is to introduce and develop students’ interests in the theatre arts. OTCYA is dedicated to providing opportunities in order for students to reach their potential through the joy of artistic discovery. It is the organization’s hope that all students training with OTCYA will develop a passion and lifelong love of the theatre arts.

Oceanside Theatre Company’s mission is to create professional quality theatre for a vibrant and diverse population. OTC will strive to reach a wide audience base and encourage and improve artistic growth in the community by producing a broad repertoire of theatre, giving local theatre artists creative opportunities and offering educational theatre and outreach programs.

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